
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Baker Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mt Baker area of Seattle.


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Mt Baker, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mt Baker?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Baker Studio Apartments | $1,254 | $850 | $1,680 |
| Mt Baker 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $950 | $2,475 |
| Mt Baker 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,250 | $3,295 |
| Mt Baker 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $2,389 | $2,389 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mt Baker Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Mt Baker Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Baker area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtland Place priced from $880. SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Mt Baker apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Dakota | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Baker, WA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Baker area is the $1.79 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Mt Baker apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Courtland Place starting at $1,050 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Baker apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Courtland Place | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Dakota | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Columbia City | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Symphony Apartments | Open 1-Bed H | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Crestview | One bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 4029 Rainier | Pink | Studio ,1BA | $4.80 |
| The Link Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Baker Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mt Baker?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Baker is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Baker?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Baker is Courtland Place which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Mt Baker costs $2,389.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Baker?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 51 regular apartments in Mt Baker that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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